Kai Erikson Explains That Disasters Harm People in a Way

question 113

Multiple Choice

Kai Erikson explains that disasters harm people in a way the public often fails to realize by

• A) destroying property.
• B) killing people.
• C) breaking down people's communities.
• D) disabling communications networks.

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